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Courts will lean toward animals who are silent victims of commercial ventures: SC
The Madras High Court on September 12 approved the recommendation of the apex court appointed panel, which had declared ...
High courts must exemplify standards of model employer: SC
The top court noted the artificial distinction drawn between the appellants and other similarly situated employees is th...
Liberty not State's gift but obligation, passport authority can't seek itinerary for renewal: SC
The top court said the NIA court, Ranchi, had granted no objection for renewal, released the passport for that limited p...
SC appoints Nashik divisional commissioner as administrator of Shani Shingnapur temple
The high court had said the acts done by the administrator and the committee constituted by him without any authority ar...
SC restores dismissal of CISF personnel for marrying during subsistence of first wedlock
The bench said none of the parties in the matter are alleging that the enquiry and subsequent proceedings till the high ...
SC restores complaint over cheque dishonour, says Patna HC conducted 'roving enquiry'
It said no doubt, in exceptional circumstances, the court may take notice of attending circumstances to conclude that co...
SC refuses to quash FIR against Bengaluru man for online post against PM
He said that he was released at midnight and was served with a notice under Section 35 BNSS to appear before the Gujarat...
SC refuses to stay CBI probe in FIRs against suspended Punjab DIG in DA case
He was appointed the DIG (Ropar Range) in November 2024. The Ropar Range comprises Mohali, Rupnagar and Fatehgarh Sahib ...
Arbitrators are permitted to apply principles like quantum meruit to fill contractual gaps without rewriting the contract.
Supreme Court Restores Arbitral Award in Favor of Ramesh Kumar Jain Against BALCO High Court’s Decision Overturned; Supr...
Bail : Mere consideration of gender, age, and duration of custody without discussion on the overt acts alleged, bail not justified
Supreme Court Overturns Karnataka High Court's Bail Decision in Serious Offence Case Apex Court Emphasizes Need for Deta...
Lease of forest land for non-forestry purposes, such as agriculture, is impermissible without prior approval of the Central Government
Supreme Court Nullifies Lease of Forest Land to Cooperative Society for Agriculture Apex Court Orders Restoration of For...
Supreme Court Overrules Allahabad High Court's Protection from Arrest Orders in Arms License Forgery Case
The Supreme Court emphasizes the impermissibility of granting arrest protection while dismissing quashing petitions, ali...
No Suspension of sentence or grant of bail during appeal where role of the accused is grave and evidence against him substantial.
Supreme Court Overturns Bihar High Court's Bail Order for Murder Convicts SC emphasizes cautious approach in granting ba...
Local bodies polls to be held by April next year, Rajasthan govt assures SC
The state will hold elections in over 11,000 gram panchayats and 309 urban local bodies. Former MLA Sanyam Lodha and oth...
SC agrees to hear SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia's plea seeking bail
The counsel for the state had contended before the high court that there was substantial evidence against Majithia estab...
SC issues notice on woman lawyer's plea alleging custodial sexual assault at Noida police station
The plea said the petitioner was targeted solely for discharging her professional duty and insisting on mandatory regist...
Supreme Court Upholds Right to Passport Renewal Amid Criminal Proceedings
Judicial permissions and safeguards allow passport renewal despite pending criminal cases, reinforcing personal liberty ...
Supreme Court Quashes FIR Against Software Engineer, Emphasizes Need for Specificity in Dowry Allegations
Supreme Court cautions against misuse of legal provisions in matrimonial disputes, highlights requirement for detailed a...
Phone-tapping case: SC extends ex-Telangana SIB chief's police custody till Dec 25
The apex court on May 29 granted interim protection from coercive action to Rao and directed him to give an undertaking ...
Supreme Court Upholds Dismissal of CISF Constable for Bigamy
Judicial Review Limited in Disciplinary Proceedings; High Court's Judgment Overturned...
Supreme Court Denies Relief to Petitioner for Misuse of Free Expression Rights
Gurudath Shetty K's plea dismissed; Supreme Court advises seeking remedy in jurisdictional High Court ...
Supreme Court Reaffirms Exclusive Authority of Constitutional Courts in Life Imprisonment Sentences
Sessions Courts Cannot Impose Life Imprisonment Till Natural Life or Restrict Remission Rights, Rules Apex Court...
Supreme Court Quashes Naming of Revenue Villages in Rajasthan
Apex Court Upholds Policy Against Naming Villages After Individuals to Preserve Communal Harmony...
Circumstantial evidence can be used for conviction if it leads to guilt only: SC
"The present case is one where except for the evidence of last seen together, there is no other corroborative evidence a...
Only constitutional courts can confer life imprisonment without remission: SC
"The sentence of life imprisonment cannot be directed to be till the end of natural life, by the sessions court which di...
SC asks EC to consider representations for extension of SIR deadline in UP, Kerala
Ramachandran assailed the conceptual foundation of the SIR and urged that the poll panel's constitutional mandate is to ...
New labour reforms belong to future, deserve fair implementation: Justice Manmohan
"The consolidation of nearly 29-30 Central labour enactments into four labour codes seeks to strike a balance between ea...
Ex-HC judges working as ad-hoc ones can preside over single-judge, division benches
The court had said, "In other words, the requirement that vacancies should not be more than 20 per cent of the sanctione...
Can't keep him in this stage: SC to meet parents of man in coma for over 12 years
The top court had said Rana was not on a ventilator or on other mechanical support to sustain life and rather, was being...
SC dismisses plea against MP HC order in land acquisition matter for Mahakal Lok Parishar
The counsel appearing for the state had argued before the high court that the entire project of development of Mahakal P...
Stray dogs case: We will play video, ask you what is humanity, SC tells petitioner
On November 7, taking note of the "alarming rise" in dog bite incidents within institutional areas like educational inst...
Prevention of Corruption : Freezing of Bank Accounts under the Act - Accounts can not be defrozen
PC Act - Seizing of Property during investigation and confiscation are distinct and not mutually exclusive. Supreme Cour...
SC adjourns till January Baghel's son plea against arrest in liquor scam case
Investigation agencies, including the CBI and ED, are probing several cases related to the Mahadev betting app and rice ...
Insolvency : Pre-existing disputes by a corporate debtor not sufficient to reject an application under Section 9
Supreme Court Restores NCLT's Order, Overturns NCLAT's Judgment in Insolvency Dispute Mere Moonshine Defence of Pre-Exis...
Stray dogs case: We will play video, ask you what is humanity, SC tells petitioner
The bench had directed the authorities to ensure the removal of all cattle and other stray animals from state highways, ...
Conviction under SC/ST Act : Accused must have knowledge of the caste status of the victim
Supreme Court Modifies Life Sentence in Telangana Rape-Murder Case Conviction under SC/ST Act Overturned; Sentence Reduc...